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Its third annual crackdown on those who get in their cars after drinking alcohol saw more than 100 people charged with drink or drug-driving crimes in December.

The campaign, called Operation Tonic, saw a total of 184 people arrested and 117 charged.

This was an increase from the 155 arrests and 96 people Avon and Somerset police charged last year.

Head of road safety, chief inspector Kevan Rowlands said: "It is clear to me that the vast majority of people see the danger caused by drink and drug drivers and are willing to do something about it by reporting offenders to the police.